HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-09MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda
Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in the Precouncil Conference Room at City
Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern
Eddie Price, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Perry Bynum, and Tika
Paudel. Council Member Harry Zimmer arrived at 4:41 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation to City staff for a fabulous job to make this
year's Arbor Daze festival, held Saturday, April 29, 2023, one of the best festivals the
City has hosted.
➢ Council Member Tompkins expressed his appreciation for including the Parks and
Leisure Services Board to judge and help with the food contests at the Arbor Daze
festival.
➢ Council Member Paudel recognized Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes and
Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders for assisting the DFW
Enrolled Agent Society with their Shred Day event held Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Additionally, he stated that he also attended the Arbor Daze festival and commended
the staff for a job well done.
➢ City Manager Loreta Getchell introduced Duane Strawn as the new Director of Parks
and Community Services.
She also recognized Council Member Paudel and Council Member Zimmer for
assisting with the Shred Day event and expressed her appreciation to City staff who
assisted.
Additionally, Ms. Getchell provided an update on the Mid City Inn demolition project
and stated that the demolition is tentatively scheduled for May 22, 2023.
➢ Deputy City Manager Chris Barker provided a Watercolor development update in
relation to the construction of the primary water feature, road construction, installation
of utilities, and the timing of the issuance of building permits for the urban lofts.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Manager of Recreational Services Elizabeth Johnson presented the Arbor Daze
festival update and stated that approximately 900 trees were given away by the Parks
and Community Services Department.
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➢ Library Director Sherry Knight introduced Kiera Elledge, Coordinator of STEM and
School Libraries for the Hurst -Euless -Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD).
Together, they addressed the City Council regarding the upcoming HEB Reads!
Summer Reading Kick-off event. The event will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023,
Pennington Field, Bedford, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additionally, Ms. Elledge reviewed
the HEB ISD planned summer activities and Ms. Knight reviewed the summer
activities to be offered by the library.
➢ Police Captain Brenda Alvarado presented the code enforcement update, including
an overview of the current code cases, including the East Harwood Road and North
Main Street wall replacements, various residential and multi -family code cases, and
commercial inspections.
• City Manager Getchell provided a legislative update, including Senate Bill 1412,
affecting accessory dwelling unit regulations, and House Bill 2127, affecting
enforcement of local ordinances.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Martin at
7:00 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker
Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter
Fire Chief Chanc Bennett
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Finance Janina Jewell
Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones
Director of Information Services Scott Joyce
Library Director Sherry Knight
Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead
Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix
Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero
Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton
Computer Support Specialist 11 Brett Bennett
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Abbey Adeyeye
Comfort Adeyeye
Prince Adelesi
Lisa Bynum
VISITORS
Kayleigh Goodrum
Jose Garay
Charlotte Irinee
Ron Kubiak
INVOCATION
City Manager Loretta Getchell gave the Invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Barney Snitz
Lori Tompkins
Mayor Pro Tern Eddie Price led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States
and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION
OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
City Attorney Wayne Olson administered the Oath of Office to Linda Martin, elected
Mayor, Jeremy Tompkins, elected Council Place 2, and Perry Bynum, elected Council,
Place 4. Mayor Linda Martin presented each with a Certificate of Election.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones introduced Crew Leader Randall
Goodrum. Randall was accompanied by his wife, Kayleigh, daughter, Peyton, father-in-
law, John, Assistant Director of Public Works Joe Villa and Executive Secretary Stacy
Rodriguez -Duke. Mayor Martin presented Randall with a service pin commemorating his
10 years of service with the City.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Jones introduced Animal Control Supervisor
Larry Atkinson. Larry was accompanied by Assistant Director of Public Works Joe Villa,
and Executive Secretary Stacy Rodriguez -Duke. Mayor Martin presented Larry with a
service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City.
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION
AWARD
Director of Finance Janina Jewell announced that the City of Euless has been awarded
the Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation from the Government Finance
Officers Association. The award is presented to those who have been instrumental in
their government unit achieving a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
Additionally, she stated this is the 32nd consecutive year the City has received the award
and recognizes that the budget document is understandable to the community, acts as a
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planning document, and as a guide into the new budget year for staff. She acknowledged
the entire Finance Department for their assistance in the budget preparation process.
Appreciation was also expressed to the Department Heads, City Manager's office, and
the City Council for their guidance and assistance in preparing the City's budget.
ITEM NO. 4. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Council Member Stinneford motioned to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Eddie Price to serve
as Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 5 throuah 12)
Mayor Martin asked Deputy City Manager Chris Barker to read each item into the record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 5
through 12.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5. AWARDED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 006-20 FOR CITY
HEALTH SERVICES
Awarded Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 006-20, including Third -Party
Administration/Network, Pharmacy Benefit Management, Utilization Management, Large
Case Management, Cobra Administration, Employee Assistance Program, Dental
Administration/Network, and Reinsurance (stop -loss) to United HealhCare Services, Inc.,
185 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The estimated expenditure is $1,318,867.
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ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SUPPLIES
Authorized the purchase of emergency medical supplies from Bound Tree Medical, LLC,
3221 East Arkansas Lane #145, Arlington, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative
Purchasing Program Contract No. 704-23. The estimated expenditure is $70,000.
ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRUCK (QUINT)
Authorized the purchase of a Fire Truck (Quint) from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group,
3500 Shelby Lane, Denton, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. The
estimated expenditure is $1,558,142.
ITEM NO. 8 AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF CRASH ATTENUATOR AND
REMODEL OF HOST VEHICLE
Authorized the purchase of a truck mounted crash attenuator with associated equipment
and remodel of host vehicle for attachment of the crash attenuator from Gulf Highway
Equipment, 6000 Garden Street, Haltom City, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing
Cooperative. The estimated expenditure is $87,960.86.
ITEM NO. 9 AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
A CONTRACT FOR CRASH ATTENUATOR SERVICES
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with B&B Wrecker
Services, Inc., 1201 West Euless Boulevard, Euless, Texas, for the performance of crash
attenuator services for the City of Euless. B&B Wrecker Services, Inc., will provide
preventative maintenance and fuel for the vehicle and the City will provide insurance,
maintenance of the crash attenuator, and supplies for the vehicle response. The annual
cost is $30,000 plus $175 per hour trip charge. The estimated FY2023 prorated
expenditure is $15,000.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 012-23
Approved award of Bid No. 012-23 and authorized the City Manager to execute a
construction contract with Bean Electrical, 821 East Enon Avenue, Everman, Texas, for
traffic intersection improvements. The estimated expenditure is $286,476.
ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1643
Approved Resolution No. 23-1643, approving the Trinity River Authority Resolution
authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Trinity River Authority of Texas (Tarrant
County Water Project) Revenue Bonds.
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ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of April 25, 2023.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 23-03-CC
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the item to
the City Council and advised that the applicant, 6 Stones Mission Network, is seeking
approval for a temporary donation drop off site to be located on the grounds of JPS
Northwest Clinic located at Plaza Grande, Block A, Lot 1 R, 3200 West Euless Boulevard.
Mr. Warrix reviewed the site layout, site access, and advised that the donation site will be
in operation every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a box truck or trailer to collect
donations beginning May 13, 2023 through July 31, 2023.
Bobby Olsen, representing 6 Stones Mission Network, was present to address any
questions regarding the request.
Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 23-03-CC for a
temporary donation drop off site to be located at JPS Northwest Clinic, Plaza Grande,
Block A, Lot 1R, 3200 West Euless Boulevard, beginning May 13, 2023 through July 31,
2023.
Mayor Pro Tem Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 23-
04-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2343
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City
Council and advised that the applicant, Redeemed Christian Church of God, is seeking a
Specific Use Permit for a place of worship to be located at Kitty House Survey, Abstract
678, Tracts 2A3A and 2C, 2400 West Euless Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on April 18, 2023, and voted 4-0-0 to recommend
approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions:
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1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the church name, Redeemed Christian Church
of God;
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the church representative, Abbey Adeyeye; and
3. The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed
by this permit has not been met or has been violated.
Pastor Abbey Adeyeye, representing Redeemed Christian Church of God, was present
to address any questions regarding the case.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Council Member Tompkins requested that the property owner consider preserving the
trees and possibly raising the tree canopy to give the property more of a campus feel.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2343, authorizing the
issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a place of worship to be located at Kitty House
Survey, A-678, Tracts 2A3A & 2C, 2400 West Euless Boulevard, in the Texas Highway
10 Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Paudel seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 23-
05-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2344
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City
Council and advised that the applicant, AmeriBahn, LLC, is seeking a Specific Use Permit
for a general automotive repair shop to be located at Cresthaven Addition, Block 1, Lot
Al, 1511 West Euless Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public
hearing on April 18, 2023, and voted 4-0-0 to recommend approval of the Specific Use
Permit with the following conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, AmeriBahn, LLC;
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Jose Garay;
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3. The specific automotive services permitted by the Specific Use Permit are those
identified in "Schedule A" of the Ordinance, dated April 3, 2023 and signed by the
business owner;
4. All repair of vehicles will be conducted inside existing bays. No work is to be
conducted exterior to the building;
5. All car parts stored on -site, whether new or used, shall be stored in a manner that
is screened from public view from the right-of-way or shall be stored interior to the
building. All tires shall be stored so as to not collect rainwater;
6. Outdoor storage of vehicles or merchandise is not permitted within the view of the
public right-of-way; and
7. The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed
by this permit has not been met or has been violated.
Jose Garay, business owner and applicant, was present to address any questions
regarding the case.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2344, authorizing the
issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a general automotive repair shop to be located at
Cresthaven Addition, Block 1, Lot Al, 1511 West Euless Boulevard, in the Texas Highway
10 Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Paudel seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ronald Kubiak, 1600 Village Drive, Apartment 823, addressed the City Council and
requested to be added to the City's vendors list. Additionally, he requested a meeting
with City staff to discuss services offered by his company.
ITEM NO. 17. REPORTS
Citv Manaqer
No report given.
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Citv Attornev
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Martin advised of several upcoming events:
• Heritage Park Open House, Saturday, May 13, 2023, Euless Heritage Museum;
• Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, 2023;
• HEB Reads! event, Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pennington Field,
Bedford; and
• City Council meeting, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 7:00 p.m., City Hall.
ITEM NO. 18. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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Chief Governance Officer